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Okay let’s face it! Where would we be without the fashion staple known as “the little black dress”? How can something so simple be worn so many different ways? Well, I am going to help you to look your absolute best in your LBD! No matter the price of your LBD, you can make it work for you! With the right material and the right shape for your body type, you too can pull off the look that made Audrey Hepburn and CoCo Chanel rock the fashion world.

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THE BASICS

• Finding the right material is very crucial to pulling off the perfect LBD. Overly Shiny, tight, or anything outdated is the perfect way to fail pulling off a classic look!! The fabric you choose is the just the beginning!!
• Okay guys…not everyone has the perfect shape. However, you can achieve that hourglass frame with simple basics. For those of us that are thicker in the waist, simply adding a wide belt will not only hide the imperfections; but also take inches off of your waist. If you are pear-shaped, an A-line dress is perfect for you! Its fitted where it needs to be and gives a cute flare to minimize hips and backside. If you are busty, an empire waist or halter style LBD will lift the girls and place them in the position they need to be. Always remember, the girls should be looking straight ahead…not down. If you have a boyish figure, try a one-shouldered look or a dress with details on the bodice. These looks will help you to play up your figure and make you feel your very best in you LBD!!
• Ladies! There is no way your little black dress should be plain! Accessories are a girls best friend! Consider your LBD a blank canvas. You should never, ever be afraid of color. Its simple. A pair of leopard print heels, a sexy clutch, and bold jewely makes for a great outfit for a night out with the girls or a sexy date. Also, consider pearls for a wedding, cocktail party, or dinner.

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In closing, I can guarantee that if you follow these steps, you will get the results you are looking for! There is nothing hard about looking your absolute best. Style is about being who you are, not what others want you to be. Always remember that! So put on your LBD, your perfect shoe, the perfect accessories, and walk with your head held high!

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By: Shawanna Breach
shawanna@mariaharper.com

Photo credit: Derek Blanks Photography
Models: Tahirah, Neek, & Yanet